#cardiovascular

Researchers have sought to pinpoint why HIV doubles cardiovascular disease risk.

Previous research established that the virus is associated with about a doubled risk of cardiovascular disease overall.

According to a systematic review and meta-analysis of dozens of studies, people with HIV have high rates of cardiac dysfunction

Researchers analyzed data on people living with HIV in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands.

A decade of aging brings on heart and kidney troubles in people with HIV.

HIV-positive individuals tend to develop frailty at a younger age than the general population.

Research indicates that Retrovir, Zerit and Videx are associated with abnormal redistribution of body fat.

A European study of nearly 19,000 people with HIV also found that curing hep C was not associated with heart disease or non-AIDS cancer.

The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle saw many important studies that are advancing the fight against HIV.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an umbrella term for various progressive lung diseases, including emphysema.

That’s according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of dozens of studies including 125,000 people.

Researchers have for the first time properly assessed HIV’s association with this health outcome.

That’s compared with using patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, inhalers or a combination of such products.

HIV-positive individuals tend to develop frailty at a younger age than the general population.

Researchers analyzed health data from 2004 and 2014 regarding a cohort of people with HIV who initially had a median age of 41.

More research is needed to determine the potential risks and benefits of testosterone treatment in this population.